Race Events
Thredbo Gravity Series #1 | Specialized Sidewinder Showdown
Saturday 13 Dec, 2025
- Race Time12:30pm
- CourseSidewinder
- PresentationsThe Pub Deck
Throwdown at the Showdown!
We’re kicking off the Thredbo Gravity Series with a brand new race track. Tackle the turns and sprint down the straights at the Sidewinder Showdown. This race has a bit of everything as it winds its way around the outer reaches of the resort before finishing at the Gondola mid-station.
Want in on the action? Register for all events to boost your chances of grabbing a share of the $50k prize pool—and claim the ultimate bragging rights!
Entries are limited.
Registrations close 8am Thursday 11 December, unless sold out prior.
8:30am – 11:30am | Plate collection in Keller Bar
9:30am – 12pm | Practice
12:30pm – 3:30pm | Sidewinder Showdown Racing
4pm | Presentations on the Pub Deck
We're Looking For Volunteers
Volunteers are a vital part of grassroots events like Gravity Series. After a full brief, you will be positioned as track marshals on the race course, right near all the action.
To thank you for your time, you will receive a voucher for your choice of lift pass or bike rental. Find Out More
FAQs
- Open Men & Women
- U19 Men & Women
- U17 Men & Women
- U15 Men & Women
- U13 Men & Women
- Masters 30+ Men & Women
- Masters 40+ Men & Women
- Masters 50+ Men & Women
Note: Ages are calculated as of 31st December 2026.
All competitors must have an AusCycling Race Membership or purchase an event licence which is valid on the day of the event.
The Thredbo Gravity Series is also conducted under the guidelines provided in the AusCycling Member Protection Policy.
Entries are limited.
All competitors must have an AusCycling Race Membership or purchase an event licence which is valid on the day of the event.
No. MTB lift passes can be purchased online here.
All competitors must wear a minimum of knee pads and full face helmet. All Junior categories must wear full finger gloves. Check out the Rules and Regulations for more info.
*Knee pads are available for rent at the Thredbo MTB Rental store located at Valley Terminal.
Yes, however it must have 1 working rear brake. A hardtail dirt jump bike will be the best suited for this event. Being an MTB series, E-MTB’s are strictly not permitted in any capacity (Even with the battery pack removed and/or disconnected). A minimum wheel size of 20 inches is required for all categories. Check out the Rules and Regulations for more info.
No. All competitors will only get 1 race run.
Podiums for all Open categories will take home cash prizing. All other categories will score some huge prizes from our amazing partners!
Volunteers are a vital part of grassroots events like Gravity Series. After a full brief, you will be positioned as track marshals on the race course, right near all the action.
To thank you for your time, you will receive a voucher for your choice of lift pass or bike rental. Find Out More
Check out the other events in the Thredbo Gravity Series:
31 January | Gravity Series #2: Cruiser Crusher
28 March | Gravity Series #3: Supertrail Scramble
26 April | Gravity Series #4: Chainless Champs
For any enquiries please email [email protected]
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Thredbo sits on the traditional land of the Monero – Ngarigo people who have looked after this land, water and community for over 60,000 years. We thank them for all they have done and continue to do to look after their country, a special place which we all love and respect.
